Payroll Specialist

Jobtailor; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage EMEA payroll processes across countries and act as the main contact for international employees and third parties.

You will partner with Finance on audits, wage taxes and month-end closings, maintain data integrity in Oracle Fusion, and stay updated on local regulations while ensuring GDPR data protection.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience in an international environment.
• Completed higher education degree.
• High attention to detail; structured and organized.
• Research, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Celergo systems and Oracle Fusion applications preferred.
• Ability to follow up and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and knowledge of in-country payroll and statutory compliance.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute all EMEA payroll processes for certain countries, supported by local payroll services
• Resolve payroll queries and issues as the main contact for international employees and third parties
• Maintain and update payroll data across systems
• Partner with Finance on audits, wage taxes, payroll reconciliation, month-end and year-end closing, and rulings
• Support HR with analyses, reports, benchmarking, performance management, and other projects
• Support creation and implementation of payroll, compensation, and benefits processes and policies
• Develop solutions for ad-hoc payroll cases
• Assist with implementation of remaining payroll modules in Oracle
• Stay current with local payroll regulations
• Lead payroll setup in new regions when applicable
• Support payroll vendor change projects and initiatives
• Perform payroll controls under SOX controls
• Handle payroll year-end activities
• Provide payroll accuracy advice and collaborate cross-functionally across the company
• Report directly to the Senior Manager Payroll and HR Operations

Skills

Payroll Processes

Payroll Data Management

Payroll Reconciliation

Wage Taxes

Payroll Controls

Month-End Closing

Year-End Activities

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Higher Education Degree

Tools

ADP Celergo Systems

Oracle Fusion Applications

Job description

• Execute all EMEA payroll processes for certain countries, supported by local payroll services
• Resolve payroll queries and issues as the main contact for international employees and third parties
• Maintain and update payroll data across systems
• Partner with Finance on audits, WKR, wage taxes, payroll reconciliation, month-end and year-end closing, and rulings
• Support HR with analyses, reports, benchmarking, performance management, and other projects
• Support creation and implementation of payroll, compensation, and benefits processes and policies
• Develop solutions for ad-hoc payroll cases
• Assist with implementation of remaining payroll modules in Oracle
• Stay current with local payroll regulations
• Lead payroll setup in new regions when applicable
• Support payroll vendor change projects and initiatives
• Perform payroll controls under SOX controls
• Handle payroll year-end activities
• Provide payroll accuracy advice and collaborate cross-functionally across the company
• Report directly to the Senior Manager Payroll and HR Operations

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll administration in an international environment
• Completed higher education degree
• High attention to detail; structured and organized
• Research, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills; ability to work independently and as a team player
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Hands-on experience with ADP Celergo systems and Oracle Fusion applications preferred
• Ability to follow up and meet deadlines
• Understanding and knowledge of in-country payroll and statutory compliance
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus
• Adaptability and flexibility when working with different cultures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand general GDPR data-protection requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including compliance with local regulations and statutory requirements, while effectively collaborating with finance and HR teams. Proficient in payroll systems such as ADP Celergo and Oracle Fusion, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support payroll processes and initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Administration
• ADP Celergo Systems
• Oracle Fusion Applications
• Statutory Compliance
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processes
• Payroll Data Management
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Wage Taxes
• Payroll Controls
• Month-End Closing
• Year-End Activities
• Performance Management
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Strong Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Higher Education Degree

Industry Keywords

• EMEA Payroll
• Payroll Queries
• GDPR Data Protection
• Payroll Vendor Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration